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Dr. Lewis Kaminester, MD

Dr. Lewis Kaminester, MD

Dermatology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Lewis Kaminester, MD is a dermatologist in North Palm Beach, FL and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kaminester has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision and Cosmetic Skin Procedures. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1971. He is affiliated with medical facilities Jupiter Medical Center and Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 111 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (111 reviews)

Practice

840 US Highway 1 Ste 300 North Palm Beach, FL 33408

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kaminester specializes in the area of Dermatology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Kaminester's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kaminester

4.7
111 ratings, 70 with a written review
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4 star
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3 star
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Exceptional Service and Care
I brought my mom to Dr Kaminester for some skin flair ups she was experiencing! I’ve never met a kinder more patient Dr or Staff! I was beyond impressed with the care my mom received! Dr Kaminester is thorough and extremely knowledgeable! I couldn’t be more pleased with our experience!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Coughlin Family – Sep 17, 2023
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Great Doctor
Always informative polite and welcoming to my grandfather.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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W. Trumpie – Nov 01, 2022
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He seriously listens!
A friend highly recommended Dr. Kaminester so I made an appointment for my elderly mother and myself. He found several serious issues with my mother. Dr. K listened carefully to me describe her limited abilities so together we could find the best way to treat her. She is improving nicely. He is a rare gem!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 09, 2022
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INCREDIBLE ACNE TREATMENT RESULTS
I've suffered with acne on my face, back, and chest since I was 12 years old and nothing ever worked to clear it up, and I have tried it all. His expertise of different types of acne and different treatments for each truly made all the difference. A year and a half ago when I first went to see him, I wouldn't leave the house without make up on to cover the acne. Now, I am makeup free most of the time! Dr. Kaminester has changed my life.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Victoria M. – Aug 30, 2022
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Dr. Kaminester is the best
I accompanied my father to his follow up visit today. Dr. Kaminester is a caring and kind professional. He was thorough and gentle with my elderly dad who has so much trust in him. It was such a relief for me to see he is in good hands with Dr. Kaminester
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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C. Taormina – Aug 17, 2022
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My initial visit with Dr. Kaminester I was very impressed with his bedside manner and level of professionalism. He recommended I make follow up appts for my moles. Initially, I was told 4 needed to be removed however, he keeps having me make appts. "to remove my moles". At this last visit he had a doctor with him that could talk to me about "my face". (I thought to myself your going to waist my time I will waist yours). The doctor asked me to tell me what areas on my face bother me. I showed her areas, she spoke about her recommendations and I asked how much? Dr. Kaminester stated she is a social worker and doesn't have the money like some of our other patients. The doctor was unable to give me a price. Dr. Kaminester didn't know, nor the other two staff in the room. Needless to say the other two staff were embarrassed and left the room after the cost issue was brought up and his rude comment. I asked her privately why she would discuss this with me and not have cost avail
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Aug 05, 2022
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When experience counts
Dr. Kaminester has been my dermatologist for many years. I depend on his eagle eye and experience in separating the benign skin conditions from those requiring early detection and correction. He is the greatest! Likewise his assistants during assessment and minor surgery in the office are extremely professional and also friendly and reassuring. Highly recommended.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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David Spielberg – Jul 08, 2022
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My internist recommended Dr Kaminester and I couldn’t be more pleased with care I received. His office staff is friendly and efficient, and Dr K is wonderful. He removed a troublesome spot on my face and it healed beautifully. What’s better than that?
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Carol Stuckhardt – Feb 17, 2022
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I've been to a number of dermatologist in the northern palm beach area, can't say I've felt good about any of them, that is till I met Dr Kaminester. He seem very professional in his approach to Dermatology, and honesty, no freezing of pretend "precancerous" spots. I would recommend DR Kaminester to anyone who needs a good, great, Dermatologist.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Charles Wood – Nov 14, 2021
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I am in my 70's living in Florida most of my life, spending enormous amounts of time in the sun. I have plenty of sun damage especially on my face. I've had three different dermatologist is the last 21 years and Dr. Kaminester is the third and last dermatologist i will have, because in my experience he is by far the best. He has the best treatments i've ever experienced. He prescribed Fluorouracil Topical Cream for two weeks to be applied twice a day and then when my red spots were really nasty and on the service he had me come back and dryfroze them i think. It is not painful, after another two weeks i was free of some of the dark spots that were on my face for years. The rest of my face is now smooth with faded spots to almost nothing. His staff are excellent and thoughtful. The Doctor has a kind, warm manner that put me at ease. I have a friend who had cancer on her nose and he did surgery saving her nose when others gave her a grim diagnosis. I promise you he is the best.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Lorraine Salem Tufts – Oct 30, 2021
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As a new Floridian, I was very lucky to get a referral to Dr. K! My wife and I visited his very friendly practice a few weeks ago and were treated as if we had been seeing him for 20 years. Great care by all of his staff was just the start of a wonderful and professional experience! On my follow up visit, I had a growth removed in less than 5 seconds that I was told would need plastic surgery. Certainly Dr Kaminester is a Jewel in the Palm Beaches!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dennis Spink – Oct 28, 2021
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I have been a patient of Dr. Kaminester for 18 years. Dr. Kaminester and his Staff are very dedicated to providing the absolute best care to their patients. Only wish I could give 6 stars!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Paul A. – Oct 20, 2021
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My experience with Dr. Kaminester was excellent. His staff and the overall experience was amazing. I would highly recommend Dr. Kaminester to anyone. I am a registered nurse and I was very impressed. He is very thorough and you can tell that his staff has been with him a long time, and they are just as professional.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Heidi Amirata – Oct 16, 2021
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If you want a dermatologist that actually treats you like a real patient/person then you will be happy to know that he is the real deal. It seems nowadays you go to a doctor and they hardly even look at you. He is very professional, skillful and I trust him completely. His office staff is efficient, knowledgeable and friendly. I recommend him highly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Diane Cottet – Aug 05, 2021
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Dr. Kaminester and his team always go above and beyond to make my visits to the office as pleasant as possible. They are extremely professional and seeing them is always a pleasure. I highly reccommend Dr. K!!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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A.N. – Jun 28, 2021
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Dr. K is not only a superb physician, but he really cares about his patients. My multiple precancerous and cancerous problems have been successfully treated by him. I highly recommend Dr. K and his able staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ronald K. Parker, Ph.D. – Jun 18, 2021
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Dr Kaminester is very knowledgeable and caring , while providing the very best professional care. His warm manner gives you assurance and comfort knowing you are getting the best care. His staff displays the overall professionalism of a cohesive team, they are all delightful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Maria A Tesoriero – May 20, 2021
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I have been going to Dr Kaminester for 8 years. Best dermatologist I've had, including all the "great ones" in the Northeast! Highly recommend Dr. K.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 14, 2021
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Dr. Kaminester is highly qualified, thorough, and caring. He found problems that other Doctors had missed, and when I left his office I was confident that I was in good hands. If you spend any time at all in the Florida sun, you need to see Dr. Kaminester!!! He might just save your life.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Tom Gates – May 11, 2021
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I am a new patient with Dr. Kaminester. I found his practice to be excellent. His examination is thorough and his staff was courteous and professional. He answered all of my questions and provided me excellent care. I am quite happy with the treatment I received
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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George – May 11, 2021
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care philosophy

We strive to deliver to our patients the very highest and finest level of skin care service.
  • Dermatology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Mt Sinai Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1975
  • Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    Residency Hospital, 1973
  • Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1972
  • Miami-jackson Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1972
  • University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1971
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
Dermatology
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  • Patients Choice award 2011, 2011

  • Top Docs award, 2008,2009,

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Locations

Practice

Lewis H. Kaminester MD PA840 US Highway 1 Ste 300 North Palm Beach, FL 33408
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Jupiter Medical Center

    1210 S Old Dixie Hwy
    Jupiter, FL 33458
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center

    3360 Burns Rd
    Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    75%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    9% lower than the national average

    68%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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